Controller
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Controller at Comet overseeing global accounting and financial activities for AI development platform. Ensure financial integrity and collaborate with executive leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Own the monthly close process, including general ledger review, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, T&E reimbursement, and customer and vendor contract accounting
- Ensure timely, accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting
- Design, implement, and improve accounting processes and internal controls to support scale and compliance
- Manage local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings
- Partner closely with FP&A to analyze budget vs. actual variances
- Own the actuals layer of the budgeting and forecasting process
- Manage relationships with external accounting firms, tax advisors, banks, and other professional partners
- Operate independently while serving as a trusted financial partner to the COO and executive team
- Partner closely with the Fractional CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, board materials, investor reporting, and ad hoc financial analyses
- Provide clear, proactive insights into financial performance, trends, and variances to internal stakeholders
- Continuously improve the month-end close and financial reporting procedures
- Assess and implement scalable accounting and billing systems
- Streamline and automate financial workflows
Requirements:
- CPA with 8+ years of relevant experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and high-growth startup experience
- Strong background in international technology companies, particularly SaaS/software businesses
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
- Advanced proficiency in accounting systems, Excel/Google Sheets, and BI tools
- Experience building processes in fast-scaling environments
- Highly independent and self-directed, comfortable operating in a remote setting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- High integrity with the ability to manage confidential information
Benefits:
- Competitive salary - based on proven experience, skills and location
- Competitive benefits package
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
- The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and projects



















